Home builders in Inner Brisbane
Ascot, Bulimba and Paddington — 3 suburbs mapped.
Inner Brisbane suburb by suburb
| Suburb | Residential zones | Bushfire-prone |
|---|---|---|
| Ascot | Emerging communities, General | None mapped |
| Bulimba | Emerging communities, General | None mapped |
| Paddington | General | Mapped |
Reading the table
- Bushfire-prone land is mapped in Paddington, but not in Ascot and Bulimba.
- 7 overlay families are mapped across the region; Ascot carries the most at 4.
- The 3 mapped suburbs cover 7.4 km² between them — Ascot is the largest at 2.8 km² and Bulimba the smallest at 2.1 km².
What is mapped across Inner Brisbane
Mapped in all 3: Biodiversity areas overlay and Flood overlay — overland flow.
| Mapped only in some suburbs | Where (in the suburb, not on a given block) |
|---|---|
| Landslide overlay | Ascot and Paddington |
| Bushfire overlay | Paddington |
| Erosion prone area | Bulimba |
| Flood overlay — creek and waterway | Ascot |
| Storm tide hazard area | Bulimba |
Questions about building in Inner Brisbane
Which council approves building work in Inner Brisbane?
Brisbane City Council, for all 3 mapped Inner Brisbane suburbs, under the Brisbane City Plan 2014.
Is bushfire-prone land mapped in Inner Brisbane?
In Paddington — not in Ascot and Bulimba.
What planning zones apply across Inner Brisbane?
2: Emerging communities and General residential. Widest range: Ascot, at 2.
Lodge with: Brisbane City Council, Brisbane City Plan 2014. Read 2026-09-14.